Tag: Vitiligo

Topical calcineurin inhibitors are a common treatment for vitiligo. These treatments include the topical medications tacrolimus (Protopic) and pimecrolimus (Elidel). They are often combined with phototherapy in treatment protocols. A recent analysis of 56 clinical studies of calcineurin inhibitors, either as monotherapy or in combination with phototherapy, confirms the usefulness of these medications. According to… Read More

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the cells that produce pigment. The disease can remain localized, effecting a limited area, or may sometimes be progressive. Most currently available treatments, such as topical steroids or Excimer laser, address lesions that have already formed, but cannot prevent new areas of vitiligo… Read More